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Lithgow for Palestine presents a screening of ‘Where Olive Trees Weep’. Entry is by donation, with proceeds directed to GoFundGazans, to support Palestinians who remain in Gaza, and are in desperate need of support to survive. There will be tasty treats to purchase, with all proceeds being donated. After the screening there will be a chance to engage in a q&a with local speakers.
About the film:
Where Olive Trees Weep offers a searing window into the struggles and resilience of the Palestinian people under Israeli occupation. It explores themes of loss, trauma, and the quest for justice.We follow, among others, Palestinian journalist and therapist Ashira Darwish, grassroots activist Ahed Tamimi, and Israeli journalist Amira Hass. We witness Dr. Gabor Maté offering trauma-healing work for a group of women who have been tortured in Israeli prisons. Ancient landscapes bear deep scars, having witnessed the brutal reality of ancestral land confiscation, expulsions, imprisonment, home demolitions, water deprivation, and denial of basic human rights. Yet, through the veil of oppression, we catch a glimpse of resilience—deep roots that have carried the Palestinian people through decades of darkness and shattered lives. This emotional journey bares the humanity of the oppressed while grappling with the question: what makes the oppressor so ruthlessly blind to its own cruelty? |
Donatations gratefully accepted
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